flyingferret 0 #1 August 23, 2005 I have more than 200, so these are just a few I bothered to resize so far. I thought Airtwardo might get a kick out of some them, as a performer. For those who havent heard the Thunderbirds clipped each other and got grounded, so I have not pics of them. The pics were taken with a Nikon D100, and mostly a Nikkon 70-300, the advanced properties will show you more if you like.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #2 August 23, 2005 More-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #3 August 23, 2005 More-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knobee 0 #4 August 23, 2005 nice pix! I especially like the P51/F15. That's just way cool. Those that have not jumped can not understand Those that have jumped can not explain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #5 August 23, 2005 Sweet-great shot of the Aeroshell teamI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 August 23, 2005 Cool...! I've jumped that show a few times, really a kick to be hopping out over the city landing a different beaches and parks all day long! We did a night pyro show into migs(sp)... I was squished into the front of a twin -bo and couldn't see anything until I rolled out the door... right over the Bears emblem 50 yard line S/F! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 August 23, 2005 QuoteSweet-great shot of the Aeroshell team I'm looking forward to seeing that team again at the Wings and Wheels show south of Birmingham next month. I'll be doing the demo jumps there... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 August 23, 2005 QuoteSweet-great shot of the Aeroshell team *** Hummmmm..... Wouldn't Champion look GREAT on a bunch of parachutes...at airshows?!?!?!? Especially BIG ones....like Oshlosh?!?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #9 August 23, 2005 Thanks. I have a handfull from various angles. The show was great, although the Golden Knights routine was kinda average. There was a Harrier hover over the beach, and I think a pair of F22s on saturday, but I was on the pier and did not get a shot. Also missed the A-10s as I was in a cab in wicked traffic. I did not get any pics, but the Oracle biplane did a saweet rudder side slip all the way down the beach, about 50 foot off the water.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #10 August 23, 2005 Awesome pics!! I went to the HOuston AirShow this past year and had a blast! The thunderbirds show is freakin amazing!!!! I have some pics of it at home I could sort through I guess... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 August 23, 2005 Quoteand I think a pair of F22s on saturday, but I was on the pier and did not get a shot. I recently saw a documentary on the F22s, and from what I've seen, they are a totally different breed from the F18s and F16s out there. Amazing stuff... Put an F22 up against any other fighter aircraft out there, and it'll kick their ass. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 August 23, 2005 QuoteAwesome pics!! I went to the HOuston AirShow this past year and had a blast! The thunderbirds show is freakin amazing!!!! I have some pics of it at home I could sort through I guess... *** And you didn't come over and say hi?!?!?!?! Oh well, maybe THIS year huh?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #13 August 23, 2005 Damn straight! This year I will.. Just beat me over the head and shoot me if I turn down a ride in a F-16 again this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #14 August 23, 2005 QuoteJust beat me over the head and shoot me if I turn down a ride in a F-16 again this year. WHAT?!?! are you freaking serious? If you are you are a freaking tard, ja?-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #15 August 23, 2005 Yup...I'm a tard. I was there passing out Spaceland stuff...wandered into the pilots area and started talking to a few of the younger pilots about skydiving...where one graciously offered to take me up after the day had settled down and all the crowds started leaving.. when I got back and mentioned it to Steve he about biotch slapped me down for being an idiot. The guy who offered was really cute too..I just figured there had to be some hidden intentions on his behalf..I knew I wouldn't get offered a ride just cause I gave him a $20 off coupon. There's always next year.....right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #16 August 23, 2005 Quote[ Wouldn't Champion look GREAT on a bunch of parachutes...at airshows?!?!?!? I've been trying to talk my boss in to it for 2 years-maybe you can help me double team him at ICASI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #17 August 23, 2005 nice pics. I was in ATL this past weekend so I missed out on some of the sights however I did see and hear them practicing thurs & friday by my work and apt. Just by the planes i saw, it looked to be a better yr for the air/water show Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 August 23, 2005 Was that a real mal, or an intentional cutaway?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #19 August 23, 2005 QuoteWas that a real mal, or an intentional cutaway? The GK have an intentional mal/cutaway built into their demo. It is a special rig with three canopies on the back. From what I was shown at Rantoul, it requires some special training to make sure you deploy them in the correct sequence._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #20 August 23, 2005 I seen theirs and used a rig much like it.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sopheavy 0 #21 August 23, 2005 Cool pics! When there was an airshow in Texas, I took a ton of pics from the airshow last year of the Thunderbirds. I'm going to try to look through my mountains of pics. I think planes are sooo cool. My ex is a pilot, both planes and helicopters. He used to let me co-pilot the plane but it's only a Cesna not a military plane.---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- If you want to see the rainbow, you gotta put up with the storm. God bless! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #22 August 24, 2005 It's coming up again in October. Here ya go girl: http://www.wingsoverhouston.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #23 August 24, 2005 Yeah, it was intentional. Knew it was coming cause he dumped high, and violently spun it. I swear, the rest of them were pulling at 1000-1500, they were low on opening. I dont know the standard opening height for them, but this looked low. Maybe it was just the HUGe tuna barge canopies And Amanduh....jeez. I wonder if he was for real or just trying to make an impression. Not sure what year that was, but you just can't get rides anymore...unless you are a super VIP, they just won't take the risk. I am going to console myself by justifying that he was just mouthing for you. That makes me feel better.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #24 August 24, 2005 QuoteIt's coming up again in October. Here ya go girl: http://www.wingsoverhouston.com/ *** Feature Acts~ Parachute Jump Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A skydiving jump team will "officially" open the Airshow with an artistic multi-jumper parachute leap over the airfield. The jump team will spiral and swirl trailing smoke, and will unfurl and deliver our Texas and U.S. flags at show center as the National Anthem is played. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Wonder who THAT might be? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #25 August 24, 2005 QuoteWonder who THAT might be? cool, i'm sure doing demos to that size of a crowd is a great feeling Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
